Why is the Mona Lisa yellow?

The Mona Lisa is not yellow, but rather a subtle combination of different shades of brown, green, and grey.

It is likely that the perception of the painting as being yellow may be due to the discolouration and fading of the pigments over time, as well as the lighting conditions in which the painting is viewed.

The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century, and it is one of the most famous works of art in the world. The Mona Lisa is painted on a thin piece of wood, known as a poplar panel, which was a common support for paintings at the time.

The Mona Lisa is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris and has been on display for hundreds of years, which has likely contributed to the fading and discolouration of the pigments.

However, despite these changes, the Mona Lisa is still widely regarded as a masterpiece and is admired for its subtle beauty and enigmatic expression.